RN - Head Nurse - Medical/Surgical Observation

Health Marketing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing seeks a Head Nurse to oversee patient care, supervise staff, and manage the daily operations of a nursing unit. You will apply the nursing process to make informed decisions, ensure safe, compassionate, patient-centered care, and preserve patient autonomy and dignity across all shifts.

The role provides clinical leadership, supports staff development, and partners with organizational leadership to meet department goals, drive quality improvements, and guide evidence-based

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related unit or specialty area.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; ACLS training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Innovate work processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Support activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery and communicate effectively with team members.
• Promote lifelong learning and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff management

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

The Head Nurse oversees patient care, staff management, and daily operations of a nursing unit. They utilize the nursing process to make informed decisions, ensuring safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care while maintaining patient autonomy and dignity. They provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and collaborate with leadership to meet departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review diagnostic data relevant to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and implement change.
• Guide staff during life-threatening situations and evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Innovate work processes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical leadership activities such as coaching, mentoring, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Support activities aimed at improving healthcare delivery and communicate effectively with team members.
• Promote lifelong learning and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related unit or specialty area.
• RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literacy required; additional preferred training includes ACLS.